Geography
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Thesis graduate programs
We offer students the opportunity to undertake thesis-based graduate studies leading to MA, MSc and PhD degrees. We also offer international students the opportunity to come to our department as Visiting Students.
MGIS Program
The Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) is an advanced course-based program with an independent research component renowned for its successful development of GIS professionals and academics.
Certificate in Geospatial Information Technology
Get a career edge – learn how to integrate geospatial technologies in your work and your future career.
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UCalgary graduate students transform complex research into compelling stories
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Power in numbers, equality in education
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Transdisciplinary exhibit highlights water expertise across fields
BRACKISH brings together students, faculty and UCalgary community members March 6-14
In Memoriam: Mario Giovinetto, Faculty of Arts
Former head of Department of Geography and Antarctic researcher; campus flag lowered Feb. 6, 2024
In the Media
In the News Tricia Stadnyk, Geography, in City News
Calgary drought status downgraded after rainy, cool stretch
In the News Shelley Alexander, Geography, in Narwhal
It’s not that animals are coming into the city. It’s that the city is coming to them
In the News Kate Hanly, Geography, in CBC
Century of climbers' notes from alpine shelter offer glimpse of changing peaks
In the News Kate Hanly, Geography, in CBC.ca
Following the signs
In the News Byron Miller, Geography, in CoStar News
World's Wealthiest Person Helps Fund Major Skybridge in Developing Montreal Mall
Embedded Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Learn to apply technological solutions to solve a wide range of real-world issues. All courses in this embedded certificate program integrate hands-on experience.
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